Overview

You spend one year studying at Maastricht University in the Netherlands and one year at the University of Cologne and will graduate with two master’s degrees: a Master of Science in European Studies from Maastricht University and a Master of Arts in Political Science from the University of Cologne. The programme is integrated into these degree programmes and incorporates courses from both. It is based on recognition of credit points and includes a master's thesis, which you will write during your second year of studies.

Programme

The international Double Master's Programme in European Studies from University of Cologne is an ambitious, research-based and interdisciplinary programme. You develop an in-depth understanding of the institutions of the European Union and the challenges of politics and policies in an integrated Europe. The programme aims to teach you to apply quantitative and qualitative method skills, enabling you to operate at an advanced level in an international research environment.

Accreditation

EQUIS, AQAS

Programme Structure

Courses include:

European Integration: State of the Art

Historicizing European Union

Democratic Governance and Representation in Europe

Europe and the World

Research Design

The Symbolic Construction of European Community

Information, Experise and Politics in the EU

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Köln, Germany

Disciplines

European Studies Political Science View 28 other Masters in European Studies in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor degree with at least 36 ECTS credits in Political Science and at least 9 ECTS credits Methodology and Empirical Social Research. | If you have not finished your bachelor studies but have passed at least 80% of the examinations (at least 144 credits in a bachelor degree carrying 180 ECTS credits), you can apply by submitting a confirmation of all credits earned so far, along with a provisional average grade computed and certified by your examination office.

Overall grade equivalent to at least 2.7 (German grading system) in the bachelor's degree

Transcript of records (stamped and signed)

School leaving certificate | A-levels/ High school diploma

Official description of the content of all taken bachelor courses | e.g. course catalogue or PDF-file with link to course description at the website of the University)

Proof of English language proficiency

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

The University of Cologne does not charge any tuition fees.

Maastricht University: EU: €2,694 / NON-EU: €21,500

Living costs

Köln

Germany

831 - 1291 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

In Cologne scholarships and other financial support are offered: https://wiso.uni-koeln.de/en/studies/organizing-your-studies/financing.

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